Aged for up to 6 years, Planas is elegant, rich and surprisingly intense for a white rum. A charcoal filtration process carried out prior to bottling gives this rum a crystal clear appearance and smooth finish. It is completely clear. There is light alcohol on the nose mixed with a floral bouquet, very smooth and fruity in the mouth with no lingering aftertaste. Great for any cocktail.

Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is an elegant and complex rum, carefully crafted from the purest of sugarcane honey. It is delicately distilled in ancient copper pot stills and aged in small oak casks for up to twelve years. Marrying a unique body with excellent balance has made it a reference for rum lovers and connoisseurs throughout the world.

A gin unlike any other. Aromas of lemon and mint lead to a mixture of herbs dominated by coriander on the finish. Smooth herbal flavors suffuse the mouth. A refiined gin that is worth tasting neat as well as in your favorite cocktail. Will add rich herbs to your cocktails but you may want to enjoy a shot, neat, for good measure.

iichiko yuzu is made from iichiko shochu, yuzu juice, lemon, and honey. iichiko shochu is made from 100% barley. It is a lemony drink combining citrusy aromas followed by orange and apricot on the palate. It is smooth and sweet.

A blend of Quebranta, Moscatel, Italia and Torontel grapes provides a rich tropical forest aroma that leads to complex tropical fruit on the palate. You are left with additional aromas of lightly tart fruit. You may not want to share this bottle, but doing so will make new friends!

Notes of pear and vanilla lead to delicate peppery flavors that gently coat the palate. Aromas of cinammon and light pepper are released with a subtle finish. No wonder this spirit is so well received. Easily savored neat. Use in cocktails that do not overpower its subtle flavors.

Gentle aromas of this crystal-clear blue agave follow into a smoothly textured peppery tequila. There is no burn as the palate is coated with a balance of cinnamon, fennel, and pepper. Not too spicy or hot. Enjoy neat or, if you insist, in a cocktail!

A purely clean gin with aromas of juniper and some striking citrus. Mellow spices suffuse the palate and subtle floral notes coat the back of the mouth. Sip straight or use in delicate cocktails so as not to overpower this well-balanced gin.

A smooth, caramelly cream liquor with delicate aromas of vanilla and toffee. Almost impossible to put down. Delicate notes of vanilla and butterscotch on the palate. Perfect straight, chilled, or over ice.

Irridescent gold color. Delicate aromas of orange and tangerine. Complex and elegant on the palate with intense fruit flavors underscored by notes of caramel and butterscotch. Smooth and delicate. Enjoy neat or as an ingredient with cocktails.

Wonderful aromatics, reminiscent of ultra ripe banana, pineapple, coconut event a hint of mango. Creamy on the palate with molasses and vanilla flavors that linger. This has such a unique flavor profile that it satisfying by itself but would also be terrific in a cocktail.

Clean, clear, warm, and straight forward, with a sweet beginning and a touch of exotic spice and vanilla on the nose. Silky and rich on the palate, with the sweetness giving way to dried grain and a hint of citrus zest. Light mineral and oily finish. Good martini vodka

Soft spice and honey aromas open up to notes of marzipan, orange zest, and light vanilla. Round on the palate, with exotic spice and toasted oak, over warm caramel. Orange and peppery notes on the warm finish. Good neat on the rocks, great in cocktails.

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